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FDP calls for additional storeys for living in Swiss cities
Wherever possible, residential buildings in Swiss cities should be raised by one or two storeys.
A8 Brünig Pass road near Brienzwiler BE closed for work
The A8 Brünig Pass road will be closed in both directions on the Bern side between the Brienzwiler-West junction and the Meiringen junction from April 15 to May 3.
Federal Council wants to negotiate exceptions to the free movement of persons
Switzerland is holding talks with the EU on immigration and the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons.
Slight slowdown on the labor market in March
The number of unemployed people in Switzerland fell slightly in March. However, the decline was less pronounced than usual at this time of year.
Swiss hotel industry picks up momentum from the previous year
After a record year in 2023, the Swiss hotel industry is also doing well this year.
Contract for Zermatt Unplugged extended by five years
The Valais acoustic festival Zermatt Unplugged and the Zermatt-Matterhorn destination are extending their contract by five years.
Total solar eclipse visible over Mexico, the USA and Canada
Millions of people in Mexico, the USA and Canada will be able to see a "cosmic masterpiece" on Monday: a total solar eclipse.
In Thurgau, SP and Center Party gain parliamentary seats
The SP has gained four seats in the Thurgau cantonal parliament elections. The centrist party gained three seats and emerged as the second strongest force.
Young man seriously injured with a knife in Herisau AR
A 19-year-old was allegedly seriously injured with a knife in Herisau AR on Sunday night.
SVP and SP defend seats in the Thurgau government
In the Thurgau elections, the government was elected in the first round of voting.
Trend: The center is making gains in the Thurgau cantonal elections
According to an initial projection, the Center Party and the SP are gaining seats in the cantonal parliament.
Seco chief economist against state rescue of steelworks
The Federal Council will soon decide on the implementation of parliamentary initiatives calling for state support for the ailing steelworks in Gerlafingen SO.
April brings first summer weekend and new monthly records
The first weekend in April also brought the first summer days and numerous temperature records.
German mayor for Florence? Museum director wants to go to city hall
For many, Florence is the most beautiful city in Italy - and a German mayor could soon be in charge there.
Federal Councillor Beat Jans: “Gap in Basel government council well filled”
Following the counting of postal votes for the election to replace Mustafa Atici on the Basel cantonal government council, the SP candidate has been declared the most likely candidate.
TREND: SP candidate Atici leads in government replacement election in Basel
In the battle for the vacant seat in the Basel government, Mustafa Atici (SP) is still ahead of his conservative challenger Luca Urgese (FDP) in the second round of voting, according to interim results.
Charges filed after riots at football match in Servette against Zurich
Following riots at the football match between Servette and FC Zurich on Saturday evening in Geneva, Geneva Servette Football Club has filed charges against persons unknown.
Three parties are fighting for two government seats in the canton of Uri
In the second round of the Uri cantonal elections on April 21, the SP will have to defend its only seat on the executive.

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